engine oil CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINESFollow schedule “B”—All Engines if you usually operate
your vehicle under one or more of the following condi-
tions.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually
operated under one or more of the conditions marked
with an
.
Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48,000 miles (80
000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or
more of the conditions marked with an †.•
Day and night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•
Stop and go driving.
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Extensive engine idling.
•
Driving in dusty conditions.
•
Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•
More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•
Trailer towing.†

•
Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†

•
Off-road or desert operation.
•
If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B—All
Engines” of the Maintenance Schedules section of this
manual.
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NOTE:IFANY of these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule “B—All Engines” of the Maintenance Sched-
ules section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Non–Turbo Charged Engine then
change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule “A”—NON TURBO in the maintenance sched-
ule section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your
engine oil at every interval shown on schedule
“A”—TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this
manual.438 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as
necessary.* X
Inspect the Make-up air filter, replace as nec-
essary. X
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Miles21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace as neces-
sary.* X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X440 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000
(Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for
trailer towing. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace as
necessary.* X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Inspect the Make-up air filter. Replace as nec-
essary. X
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Miles57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed. * ‡ X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil-
ter.
X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 102,000 miles. X442 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and re-
place as necessary.* X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed. * ‡ X
Inspect the Make-up air filter, replace as nec-
essary. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
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Miles93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailer
towing. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as
necessary.* X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Replace the engine timing belt. *X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced
at 60 months. X
Inspect the Make-up air filter, replace as necessary. X444 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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Miles108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. *X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the Make-up air filter. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter.
X
Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. *‡ X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months,
if not replaced at 102,000 miles. X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
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Miles123,000 126,000 129,000 132,000 135,000
(Kilometers) (205 000) (210 000) (215 000) (220 000) (225 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as
necessary.* X446 SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
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